Despite a slow start to the recruiting season, Ohio State is soaring up the rankings as it landed defensive end Jashon Cornell, a four-star recruit who had Penn State among his top five.

PennLive's Dustin Hockensmith picks up story on Cornell, who talked about his relationship with former PSU assistant and current OSU assistant Larry Johnson as a big factor in his verbal commitment.

Also on Wednesday, Bob Flounders takes a look at the Nittany Lions' secondary as August camp approaches, Maryland coach Randy Edsall weighs in on a potential Penn State-Maryland rivalry and the Hershey Bears hired a new head and assistant coach with longtime ties to the team.